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Arbitrators | Europe
Switzerland
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Rankings overview for Individuals
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
Bernhard Berger Kellerhals Carrard30 Years Ranked- Laurent Lévy Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler34 Years Ranked
Matthias Scherer Lalive30 Years Ranked- Paolo Michele Patocchi Patocchi & Marzolini34 Years Ranked
- Sébastien Besson Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler26 Years Ranked
- Wolfgang Peter Peter & Kim34 Years Ranked
- Georg von Segesservon Segesser Law Offices
- Martin BernetBernet Arbitration / Dispute Management
- Philipp HabeggerHabegger Arbitration
Band 2
Domitille Baizeau Lalive34 Years Ranked
Elliott Geisinger Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd36 Years Ranked
Nathalie Voser rothorn legal36 Years Ranked- Pierre-Yves Tschanz Tschanz Arbitration36 Years Ranked
Urs Weber-Stecher Weber-Stecher Arbitration • Mediation32 Years Ranked
Xavier Favre-Bulle Lenz & Staehelin32 Years Ranked- Pierre-Yves GunterGunter Arbitration
Band 3
Cesare Jermini Bär & Karrer Ltd30 Years Ranked
Daniel Hochstrasser Daniel Hochstrasser AG36 Years Ranked
Diana Akikol Walder Wyss Ltd.10 Years Ranked
Frank Spoorenberg Niederer Kraft Frey30 Years Ranked
Gabrielle Nater-Bass Homburger34 Years Ranked
Veijo Heiskanen Arbitra International24 Years Ranked
Band 4
Band 5
Bernd Ehle Lalive24 Years Ranked
Christian Oetiker VISCHER4 Years Ranked
Dorothee Schramm SwissArbitrator8 Years Ranked
Ernst F Schmid Niederer Kraft Frey34 Years Ranked
Jean Marguerat MLL Legal Ltd14 Years Ranked
Karin Graf VISCHER8 Years Ranked
Manuel Arroyo Eversheds Sutherland8 Years Ranked- Manuel Arroyo Eversheds Sutherland8 Years Ranked
All Individuals profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Michael E Schneider
Lalive | Arbitrators2024 | Senior Statespeople | 36 Years RankedMichael Schneider has notable experience acting as president of ICSID proceedings and is honorary president of the Swiss Arbitration Association.S Pierre Tercier
Peter & Kim | Arbitrators2024 | Senior Statespeople | 28 Years RankedPierre Tercier possesses a longstanding reputation as an arbitrator. He also has experience sitting in ICC tribunals and has acted in commercial and investment cases.
Star Individuals
- Gabrielle Kaufmann-KohlerLévy Kaufmann-Kohler | Arbitrators2024 | Star Individuals | 36 Years RankedStar individual Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler is highlighted for her experience as an arbitrator. She has acted as an arbitrator in ICC and ICSID tribunals, in both commercial and investment disputes.
Band 1
1 Bernhard Berger
Kellerhals Carrard | Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 30 Years Ranked"Academically and legally he is one of top practitioners in Switzerland. He is relaxed, making a good atmosphere, but has sufficient gravitas to keep the parties in order."1 Laurent LévyLévy Kaufmann-Kohler | Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 34 Years RankedLaurent Lévy enjoys a strong reputation in international arbitration. He is regularly appointed to sit in ICC and ICSID tribunals. He handles disputes from the energy and finance sectors.1 Matthias SchererLalive | Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 30 Years RankedMatthias Scherer is one of the leading arbitrators in Switzerland, with particular experience in SCC and ICC proceedings, overseeing construction and post-M&A arbitrations. In addition he represents states in ICSID proceedings concerning bilateral investment treaties.1 Paolo Michele PatocchiPatocchi & Marzolini | Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 34 Years RankedPaolo Michele Patocchi remains a strong figure in the market for his activity as arbitration counsel and arbitrator.1 Sébastien BessonLévy Kaufmann-Kohler | Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 26 Years RankedSébastien Besson acts as both counsel and arbitrator in a wide range of arbitrations, including sport, post-M&A and construction disputes.1 Wolfgang PeterPeter & Kim | Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 34 Years RankedWolfgang Peter represents clients in high-profile investor-state, supply agreement, contractual and liability disputes. He also sits as arbitrator in SCC and ICC proceedings.
Band 2
2 Domitille BaizeauLalive | Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 34 Years RankedDomitille Baizeau acts as both presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator in arbitrations under a range of rules, including those of the FAI, the ICC and ICSID. She also represents clients as counsel and is often active on matters relating to the energy and pharmaceutical sectors.2 Elliott GeisingerSchellenberg Wittmer Ltd | Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedElliott Geisinger remains one of the most highly regarded arbitration counsel in Switzerland. He has particular expertise in construction disputes and is further active on matters relating to contracts. He also has a strong reputation as an arbitrator, frequently acting as co-arbitrator in commercial disputes under ICC rules.2 Nathalie Voser
rothorn legal | Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedNathalie Voser represents clients in construction arbitrations and contractual disputes. She is also highly regarded for her work as an arbitrator, acting in ICSID proceedings.2 Pierre-Yves TschanzTschanz Arbitration | Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedPierre-Yves Tschanz of Tschanz Arbitration regularly acts as the president of ICC and ICSID tribunals covering commercial, construction, pricing and FRAND arbitrations.2 Urs Weber-StecherWeber-Stecher Arbitration • Mediation | Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 32 Years RankedUrs Weber-Stecher of Weber-Stecher Arbitration • Mediation acts as arbitrator in tribunals handling disputes in the energy, manufacturing and construction sectors.2 Xavier Favre-Bulle
Lenz & Staehelin | Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 32 Years RankedXavier Favre-Bulle acts for clients in set-aside proceedings, and also has experience in post-M&A disputes and contractual arbitration. He has particular experience of Swiss Rules and ICC arbitration proceedings, as well as acting in arbitrations before the CAS.
Band 3
3 Cesare Jermini
Bär & Karrer Ltd | Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 30 Years RankedCesare Jermini acts as a sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chair in ICC and Swiss Rules arbitrations. He has notable experience acting in arbitrations involving Italian clients. He is based in the firm's Lugano office.3 Daniel HochstrasserDaniel Hochstrasser AG | Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 36 Years RankedDaniel Hochstrasser enjoys a solid reputation as arbitration counsel. He often represents clients from the pharmaceutical, energy and sports sectors. He also acts as chair or co-arbitrator in ICC proceedings.3 Diana Akikol
Walder Wyss Ltd. | Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedDiana Akikol has experience as an arbitrator and co-arbitrator in investment and contractual disputes under ICC rules. She has notable experience in construction, post-M&A and shareholder matters.3 Frank Spoorenberg
Niederer Kraft Frey | Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 30 Years RankedFrank Spoorenberg often acts as chair, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator in Swiss Rules and ICC arbitrations, particularly in contractual and construction disputes.3 Gabrielle Nater-Bass
Homburger | Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 34 Years RankedGabrielle Nater-Bass represents clients in disputes concerning contracts, construction projects and arbitral awards. She also frequently appears as an arbitrator in ICC proceedings, often as president.3 Veijo HeiskanenArbitra International | Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 24 Years RankedVeijo Heiskanen remains one of the standout arbitration counsel in Switzerland, with market-leading experience in high-profile ICSID and UNCITRAL proceedings, frequently representing states or state-owned companies. He has additional experience advising clients on construction arbitration and also acts as arbitrator.
Band 4
4 Andrea MeierWalder Wyss Ltd | Arbitrators2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked"What really impressed us about Andrea's work was her unwavering dedication to understanding our specific needs and providing advice and solutions that were tailored to our unique circumstances."
4 Christopher BoogSchellenberg Wittmer Ltd | Arbitrators2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedChristopher Boog has particular experience representing clients in ICC arbitrations, including advising on contractual disputes, construction arbitration, professional liability cases and investor-state disputes. He has notable experience representing clients in arbitrations seated in Singapore. Additionally he has further experience with UNCITRAL and SIAC proceedings.
4 Laurent Killias
Pestalozzi | Arbitrators2024 | Band 4 | 30 Years RankedLaurent Killias represents clients in commercial arbitrations under ICC and Swiss rules. He also has notable experience acting as presiding arbitrator and chair in ICC proceedings.
4 Melissa MaglianaLalive | Arbitrators2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedMelissa Magliana has notable experience representing clients in ICC arbitrations, usually involving either commercial or construction disputes. She also acts as co-arbitrator and chair in arbitral proceedings.
4 Nadja Jaisli KullBär & Karrer Ltd | Arbitrators2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedNadja Jaisli Kull often acts as counsel on commercial and construction disputes under ICC and Swiss Rules. She also appears as both a presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator.
4 Simon GabrielGabriel Arbitration AG | Arbitrators2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedSimon Gabriel of Gabriel Arbitration AG acts as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and president of the tribunal in Swiss and ICC rules arbitrations.
Band 5
5 Bernd EhleLalive | Arbitrators2024 | Band 5 | 24 Years RankedBernd Ehle has experience representing clients in significant arbitrations under UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. He has further experience acting as an arbitrator in ICC and DIS arbitrations and he is dual-qualified in Germany and Switzerland.5 Christian Oetiker
VISCHER | Arbitrators2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedChristian Oetiker of VISCHER represents clients from a range of industries in commercial disputes under ICC rules. He also sits as arbitrator and chairman in ICC tribunals.5 Dorothee SchrammSwissArbitrator | Arbitrators2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedDorothee Schramm regularly acts as a sole arbitrator on commercial arbitrations. She has particular expertise in disputes relating to the life sciences and technology sectors.5 Ernst F SchmidNiederer Kraft Frey | Arbitrators2024 | Band 5 | 34 Years RankedErnst Schmid is frequently appointed as chair of arbitrations under Swiss, Viennese and UNCITRAL rules.5 Jean Marguerat
MLL Legal Ltd | Arbitrators2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedJean Marguerat assists clients with arbitrations concerning lease agreements and partnership agreements. He also acts as president and arbitrator or co-arbitrator in ICC and Swiss Rules proceedings.5 Karin GrafVISCHER | Arbitrators2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedKarin Graf of VISCHER often acts as chair or sole arbitrator in Swiss Rules and ICC arbitrations. She has particular experience arbitrating contractual disputes.5 Manuel Arroyo
Eversheds Sutherland | Arbitrators2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedManuel Arroyo of Eversheds Sutherland acts as arbitrator or co-arbitrator in disputes under a range of rules, including those of the LCIA and ICC.5 Manuel Arroyo
Eversheds Sutherland | Arbitrators2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedManuel Arroyo of Eversheds Sutherland acts as arbitrator or co-arbitrator in disputes under a range of rules, including those of the LCIA and ICC.